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2011-01-25 17:07:02

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KONI absorber the road better while the AGX will transfer the road more to you and the car.

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2011-01-25 17:22:37

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Originally Posted by BenFenner

The AGXs have a worse ride than the Konis (not to be confused with stiffer). The Konis (depending on which you use) are basically superior in every way including performance and ride comfort.

B15 yellows. Was planning on using them in the back too. It just hit me Shawn probably meant b13 reds.

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2011-01-26 02:21:21

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I road in a car with BNIB RMs and very very blown struts (leaking fluid out). My car had BNIB AGXs with used Hypercos. My car was softer when the AGXs were set to full soft. I will agree with you, Ben, the AGXs are harsh dampers but there is a noticeable stiffness when you ride on RMs over Hypercos.

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2011-01-26 04:05:50

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I vote that you have the Koni's revalved for a lesser spring, similar to the original Koni B13 rear strut insert.. and stick with the hypercoils.

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2011-01-26 04:12:41

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I have had Hyperco/agx on a b13 and now have RM/agx on a B13.
I agree,there is a noticeable difference in stiffness for sure.
I am almost 40 and I would love to trade my current RM setup for hyperco just because its my daily and the hyperco ride a tad smoother,IMO.
I have not had a chance to get the RM out autocrossing,but they feel like they would definately have less body roll,and maybe be a little better on track.

these are just my.02 Iam definately no suspension expert.
Ultimately I would like to try Hyperco/CSK on the daily.

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2011-01-26 11:08:40

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Originally Posted by vqman

I vote that you have the Koni's revalved for a lesser spring, similar to the original Koni B13 rear strut insert.. and stick with the hypercoils.

That would probably have to be done in the USA. I have inspection/MOT coming up in June. But I'm getting pretty tired of bouncing around, and hitting the shocks on every imperfection in the road. So time is a factor.
Plus, would cost extra money. Cause if I were to revalve them, I'd do it so they all match the Hyperco's. The rears are a must, but maybe the fronts as well (only when needed, probably not). Also, shipping costs.

Originally Posted by eggman

Hmm.. Almost makes me think about trading :P.

So, umm... Any opinions about CSK Yellow B15 in front, CSK (revalved) Yellow B15 in rear versus CSK Yellow B15 in front, AGX in rear?

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2011-01-26 17:47:39

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Originally Posted by BenFenner

I agree with the above except I'll add that I personally wouldn't want anything less stiff than the RM's for daily driving. They are quite soft as it is. I understand the progressive rate of the Hyperco springs eventually ramps up and provides a stiffer rate after a bit of body roll, but for my money the RM's are the one to buy even for daily driving. Unless you have hemorrhoids or are over 40.

At the end of the day, the compression damping settings of the Koni or AGX struts will really be the thing to determine the comfort of the ride.

How about if you have hemorrhoids that are over 40?

I have the Progress setup, sold my Hyperco II's to Daddy Dre a couple of years ago. I've driven a car with the Hyperco and csk's... meh. Never driven with a rm setup, though.

I like it stiff... so does my wife.

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2011-01-26 23:41:07

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Originally Posted by nogo

How about if you have hemorrhoids that are over 40?Mark

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